The estimated value of Philippine metallic mineral production rose by 28.6 percent in the first quarter of 2026, as higher metal prices and increased nickel ore shipments offset lower output from several major commodities, according to data from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. Total metallic mineral production was valued at PHP82.78 billion during th...

The Philippines' environmental regulator has inducted 20 newly appointed and promoted personnel as part of efforts to strengthen its capacity to manage environmental protection programs and regulatory functions nationwide. The oath-taking ceremony, held on May 26 at the Environmental Management Bureau's conference facility within the Department of Envi...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), in partnership with several government agencies, conducted the second Mobile One-Stop Shop (MOSS) for small-scale miners on May 13 and 14 in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. A total of 336 small-scale miners and stakeholders participated in the two-day event, which provided on-site assistance from agencies includin...

Powering tomorrow, aligning operations with clean energy solutions for enhanced sustainability Solar energy has steadily evolved from a niche, experimental technology into a practical component of modern operations. Once regarded as an expensive and idealistic “green” alternative, it is now a reliable energy solution adopted by households and industrie...

Water in underground mining presents one of the industry's most demanding challenges. Accumulating in confined spaces, laden with solids and debris, and needing to be moved through complex piping systems where every bend and metre of lift counts against your operational efficiency.  Get your pump selection wrong, and you're facing blocked impellers or ...

(head)Short-term mine planning operates at the most critical level of execution, from monthly planning down to shift-level implementation. While long-term planning decides on what, where and when to mine, short-term planning focuses on tactics: how the mining will actually be carried out on the ground.  Most mine planners still rely on the traditional ...

As mining projects across Southeast Asia and around the world continue to grow in scale and complexity, operators are placing increasing emphasis on equipment that can deliver consistent performance in demanding underground environments. From underground development and ground support to surface infrastructure and quarry operations, the need for purpose-b...

Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc., or FNI, reported a 169.6-percent increase in first-quarter net income attributable to shareholders, driven by higher nickel ore prices and increased shipment volumes from its Palawan operations. The Philippine-listed nickel ore producer said net income for the January-to-March period rose to ₱478.0 million from ₱177.3 ...

SITE PROFILE The Delta BAAC Project, located in Rizal, Philippines, is a basalt quarrying operation owned by Helix Aggregates, Inc. with Delta Earthmoving, Inc. as the principal client. Orica serves as the blasting contractor under Delta and has been delivering services at the BAAC site since 2009. The project operates under a Total Loading Service...

San Miguel Corporation has designated the ₱740-billion New Manila International Airport as its primary infrastructure priority, establishing a firm operational completion target for November 2028.  Company chairman Ramon Ang confirmed the development timeline following a series of construction delays that pushed the project past its original 2027 openi...

The Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) is moving closer to a direct rail link to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after the government awarded the contract for the airport spur line.  The award adds to D.M. Consunji Inc.’s (DMCI) growing role in the country’s flagship subway program, with the company securing another major package tied to the ...

In modern material processing, the most effective solution is not always the largest or most powerful machine, but the one that best matches the duty and the material being processed. As operators continue to focus on total value and lifecycle efficiency, equipment selection is becoming more precise.  This is particularly important in crushing and sizi...

MAEM International Inc., the Mindanao Association of Mining Engineers, held its 32nd Annual Mining Symposium and Exhibits on April 29 and 30 at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang, Davao City, drawing 281 registered participants and featuring 45 exhibit booths with 100 exhibitors.  Malaysian Consul General Muhammad Ikhawan Ariff Muhammad Yusof, atte...

Apex Mining Co. Inc. (APX) reported a 94-percent increase in consolidated net income for the first quarter of 2026, driven by significantly higher gold prices despite lower sales volumes and weaker ore grades. In a disclosure, the listed mining company said consolidated net income reached P2.82 billion in the January-to-March period, up by P1.37 billio...

The Philippines highlighted its strategy for developing a sustainable and investment-friendly critical minerals sector during the OECD Critical Minerals Forum held on April 28–29 at the OECD Istanbul Center. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) joined the Philippine delegation at the foru...

MMD Group Limited (MMD), a global manufacturer of material sizing and handling systems, has signed an agreement with global mining company Anglo American to acquire the intellectual property rights to TraxIQ, a system-level material handling solution originally developed by the mining company. As the owner of the TraxIQ intellectual property, MMD will ...